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Inside this iSSue:

• Stay Well This Winter
• Chickpeas Benefits + Recipe
• Heart-healthy Winter Eating

• Healthy Party Food Swaps
• And more!

Busting Myths: ALL NATURAL FOOD PRODUCTS

If the famous saying, “All that glitters isn’t an official definition for ‘natural,’ leaving must detail what makes this accurate. Is
gold,” were tweaked to “All things natural companies to create their own standards. As the item free of artificial colors? Is the food
are not healthy,” many people would better a result, ‘all-natural’ cookies, for example, minimally processed?
understand food labels and make better may contain significant amounts of butter Ultimately, you have to read the list of
food choices. and sugar, ingredients that do not necessarily ingredients to know if the food adheres to
contribute to a healthy treat.
Many consumers purchase products labeled your definition of natural.
‘Natural,’ believing they are choosing a Plus, something labeled “natural” can be Source:
healthier option. Unfortunately, this isn’t grown or created in ways many don’t think
always the case. According to federal policy, are good for our bodies. https://ilfbpartners.com/farm/food-facts-
a ‘natural’ food should have nothing artificial Choosing healthy foods requires close deciphering-natural-food-labels/
added and be minimally processed. However, reading and some logic. Products labeled https://www.fda.gov/food/food-labeling-
the government still needs to establish “natural,” “all-natural,” or “100% natural” nutrition/use-term-natural-food-labeling

All of us at Brock & Company, Inc. are dedicated to providing a healthy and enjoyable dining
experience. We’re here to answer questions and receive your comments or suggestions.
Email Us: eathealthy@brockco.com @BrockEatHealthy @BrockEatHealthy

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